Finnish consular representation in Tasmania
Finnish Consulate in Hobart
Find current contact details, location information, appointment arrangements, consular services and jurisdiction for the Finnish Consulate serving Tasmania.
Contact information
Contact the Finnish Consulate in Hobart
Use the current official details below to contact Finland’s honorary consular post serving Tasmania.
Appointments required: the Consulate operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling and confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Finnish Consulate in Hobart?
The Finnish Consulate serving Tasmania is located at 173 Bathurst Street in Hobart.
Before visiting: arrange an appointment before travelling to the Bathurst Street office.
About the mission
About the Finnish Consulate in Hobart
The Finnish Consulate in Hobart provides honorary consular representation for Finland in Tasmania.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of Finland. Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs includes Hobart in its network of honorary consulates in Australia.
The post is headed by Bob Gordon, Honorary Consul of Finland, and its official Australian consular jurisdiction is Tasmania.
Finland’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia is the Embassy of Finland in Canberra. Honorary consulates complement the Embassy by providing local assistance and contacts in different parts of Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Hobart office is an honorary consular post. Its functions are more limited than the full consular services available through the Embassy of Finland in Canberra.
Assistance for Finnish citizens
The Honorary Consul can provide advice and guidance to Finnish citizens and people permanently resident in Finland who encounter difficulties while temporarily in Tasmania.
Certificates and guidance
Certain types of notarised certificates may be available through Finnish honorary consuls. Contact the Consulate first to confirm whether the service you require can be provided locally.
Business and local contacts
Honorary consuls support Finland’s economic and cultural relations and can assist Finnish companies with information about local business conditions and contacts.
Service limitations: Finnish honorary consuls do not accept passport applications and do not handle visa or residence permit matters. Contact the Embassy of Finland in Canberra for services that cannot be provided by the Hobart Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Finnish Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Finnish Consulate in Tasmania as operating by appointment only.
Contact the Consulate before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm whether your particular matter falls within the functions of the honorary post.
Passport applications, visa matters and residence permit matters are not handled by Finnish honorary consuls. Check the current instructions from the Embassy of Finland in Canberra for these services.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Finnish Consulate in Hobart
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the official consular jurisdiction of the Finnish Consulate as Tasmania.
People outside Tasmania should contact the Finnish mission responsible for their location or the Embassy of Finland in Canberra for guidance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Finnish Consulate
Arrange your appointment and confirm that the honorary post can provide the service you require before travelling to the Hobart office.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling.
Check the service
Confirm that your matter can be handled by an honorary consul rather than the Embassy of Finland in Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification and supporting documents you should bring to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Finnish Consulate in Hobart
Is there a Finnish Consulate in Hobart?
Yes. Finland maintains an honorary consular post in Hobart serving Tasmania. DFAT officially lists the post as the Consulate of Finland.
Where is the Finnish Consulate in Hobart?
The Consulate is located at 173 Bathurst Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia.
What is the postal address of the Finnish Consulate in Hobart?
DFAT currently lists PO Box 4659, Bathurst, TAS 7000, Australia as the postal address.
How can I contact the Finnish Consulate?
The current mobile number published by DFAT is +61 400 980 297.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. DFAT currently lists the Finnish Consulate in Tasmania as operating by appointment only.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Finland in Hobart?
Bob Gordon is the Honorary Consul of Finland serving Tasmania.
Can I apply for a Finnish passport at the Hobart Consulate?
No. Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs states that honorary consuls do not accept passport applications.
Does the Finnish Consulate handle visas or residence permits?
No. Finnish honorary consuls do not handle visa or residence permit matters. Check Finland’s current official instructions for the appropriate application process.